Another US Stelara Settlement Arrives, This Time For Fresenius And Formycon

Deal With Johnson & Johnson Allows US Biosimilar Ustekinumab Entry In 2025

A third settlement has been struck allowing a Stelara biosimilar to hit the US market in 2025, with partners Fresenius and Formycon agreeing terms with Johnson & Johnson that offer a launch date slightly later than previous settlers.

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The pieces are starting to fall into place for a series of ustekinumab biosimilar launches in the US in 2025 • Source: Shutterstock

With news of a third settlement over a proposed Stelara (ustekinumab) biosimilar in the US, a pattern seems to be emerging: the earlier you settle with Johnson & Johnson, the earlier your rival to Stelara can hit the market.

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